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21/11/2013
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Chinese Restaurant In Arson Attack
A County Down Chinese restaurant has been damaged in an arson attack, just two weeks before it was due to open.
A blaze was reported at the property on the New Harbour Road in Portavogie shortly after 01:00 on Wednesday morning.
Three men are reported to have escaped the building unharmed.
Police are investigating the incident as arson.
Tailbacks Caused By Antrim Crash
A crash near Dunsilly in Antrim has caused long delays on the A26 this morning.
The two-vehicle collision led to traffic queues as far back as Ballymena.
It also caused an electricity pole to fall on the road close to the Fernisky Road junction on the Lisnaveneagh Road.
Police advised motorists to consider other routes.
Portglenone Alert A 'Hoax'
A security alert in Portglenone, County Antrim, has been declared a hoax.
Roads were closed during the alert as an army bomb squad examined a suspicious device left in the Main Street area of the town.
Residents had to evacuate their homes, but have since been allowed to return.
L'Derry Welcomes 'Festival Of Trees'
L'Derry city centre is preparing for the arrival of Christmas this weekend.
The city is to host a Festival of Trees, along with music, entertainment and animation.
The city's Mayor, Cllr Martin Reilly, said: "This weekend will feature a whole host of family friendly entertainment, and I can't wait to see the magical effect of the Christmas Lights Switch On and the Festival of Trees which both begin this Friday.
"Derry is a beautiful city, and I think Christmas particularly brings out the best aspects of our historic streets. The Festival of Trees this year adds another visual element to our programme, and I think children will love the additional Christmas trees and festive decorations spread throughout the streets."
(IT/MH)
A County Down Chinese restaurant has been damaged in an arson attack, just two weeks before it was due to open.
A blaze was reported at the property on the New Harbour Road in Portavogie shortly after 01:00 on Wednesday morning.
Three men are reported to have escaped the building unharmed.
Police are investigating the incident as arson.
Tailbacks Caused By Antrim Crash
A crash near Dunsilly in Antrim has caused long delays on the A26 this morning.
The two-vehicle collision led to traffic queues as far back as Ballymena.
It also caused an electricity pole to fall on the road close to the Fernisky Road junction on the Lisnaveneagh Road.
Police advised motorists to consider other routes.
Portglenone Alert A 'Hoax'
A security alert in Portglenone, County Antrim, has been declared a hoax.
Roads were closed during the alert as an army bomb squad examined a suspicious device left in the Main Street area of the town.
Residents had to evacuate their homes, but have since been allowed to return.
L'Derry Welcomes 'Festival Of Trees'
L'Derry city centre is preparing for the arrival of Christmas this weekend.
The city is to host a Festival of Trees, along with music, entertainment and animation.
The city's Mayor, Cllr Martin Reilly, said: "This weekend will feature a whole host of family friendly entertainment, and I can't wait to see the magical effect of the Christmas Lights Switch On and the Festival of Trees which both begin this Friday.
"Derry is a beautiful city, and I think Christmas particularly brings out the best aspects of our historic streets. The Festival of Trees this year adds another visual element to our programme, and I think children will love the additional Christmas trees and festive decorations spread throughout the streets."
(IT/MH)
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